Single visit rehabilitation of 12‐day neonate with cleft palate using modified feeding spoon impression technique: A case report

Abstract

Abstract The rehabilitation of the cleft requires a multidisciplinary approach involving a pediatrician, surgeon, otolaryngologist, speech therapist, orthodontist, prosthodontist, and psychologist. The present case report illustrates the rehabilitation of a 12‐day‐old neonate with a cleft palate. Since the palatal arch of the neonate was very small, a feeding spoon was innovatively modified to obtain the impression. The obturator was fabricated on the same day and delivered in one appointment.

Keywords

• cleft palate
• ethylene vinyl acetate
• modified spoon technique